Methoxychlor was originally supposed to be a replacement for DDT, but was banned because of its toxicity, bioaccumulation, and endocrine disruption activity. It was banned in the European Union in 2002 and in the U.S. in 2003. Methoxychlor was discovered in 1970 in two different species of shrimp. In 1971, it was said that methoxychlor had the highest concentration in the exoskeleton, gill, and hepatopancreas.
Where is it found?:
It is found in the air, soil, and water. Methoxychlor is more commonly found in soil that has oxygen present rather than soil without an oxygen. It may be found in some wettable and dustable powders, concetnrates, granules, and aerosol. Methoxychlor can also be found in formulations malathion, parathion, piperonyl, butoxide, and pyrethrins.
How is it obtained?:
It is obtained by the presence of acetic and sulfuric acid and produced by condensation of anisole.
Explanation:
Composition by Mass
55.6% C
4.37% H
30.7% Cl
9.26% O
Composition by Number
44.4% C
41.67% H
8.3% Cl
5.5% O
Methoxychlor is an organochlorine that is effective to a wide variety of pests that are in agriculture, households, and ornamental paintings.
Chemical Properties/Reaction Tendencies:
Methoxychlor is soluble in benzene, ether, dimethyl sulfoxide, ethanol, acetone, aromatic solvents, chlorinated solvents, paraffinic solvents, petroleum oils, and water 0.1 mg/L. Methoxychlor is made up by the reaction of chloral with anisole when sulfuric acid is present. When exposed to light, methoxychlor changes to a tan or pinkish color. It is insoluble in water and incompatible alkaline materials. Methoxychlor is only slightly reactive to iron and aluminum and will attack some plastic and rubber coatings.
Uses/Importance:
It is used to protect things such as crops, ornamentals, livestock, fleas, and various insects. It is used for farming and foresting. Methoxychlor is also able to be a veterinary use to kill parasites on certain cattle.
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IUPAC name:
1,1,1-Triochloro-2,2-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)ethane
Formula:
C16H15Cl3O2Molar Mass:
345.65 g/molMelting Point:
87° CBoiling Point:
decomposesDensity:
1.41 g/cm3
Background/Discovery:
Methoxychlor was originally supposed to be a replacement for DDT, but was banned because of its toxicity, bioaccumulation, and endocrine disruption activity. It was banned in the European Union in 2002 and in the U.S. in 2003. Methoxychlor was discovered in 1970 in two different species of shrimp. In 1971, it was said that methoxychlor had the highest concentration in the exoskeleton, gill, and hepatopancreas.Where is it found?:
It is found in the air, soil, and water. Methoxychlor is more commonly found in soil that has oxygen present rather than soil without an oxygen. It may be found in some wettable and dustable powders, concetnrates, granules, and aerosol. Methoxychlor can also be found in formulations malathion, parathion, piperonyl, butoxide, and pyrethrins.How is it obtained?:
It is obtained by the presence of acetic and sulfuric acid and produced by condensation of anisole.Explanation:
C
H
Cl
O
C
H
Cl
O
Methoxychlor is an organochlorine that is effective to a wide variety of pests that are in agriculture, households, and ornamental paintings.
Chemical Properties/Reaction Tendencies:
Methoxychlor is soluble in benzene, ether, dimethyl sulfoxide, ethanol, acetone, aromatic solvents, chlorinated solvents, paraffinic solvents, petroleum oils, and water 0.1 mg/L. Methoxychlor is made up by the reaction of chloral with anisole when sulfuric acid is present. When exposed to light, methoxychlor changes to a tan or pinkish color. It is insoluble in water and incompatible alkaline materials. Methoxychlor is only slightly reactive to iron and aluminum and will attack some plastic and rubber coatings.Uses/Importance:
It is used to protect things such as crops, ornamentals, livestock, fleas, and various insects. It is used for farming and foresting. Methoxychlor is also able to be a veterinary use to kill parasites on certain cattle.Works Cited:
https://www.osha.gov/dts/sltc/methods/partial/pv2038/2038.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Methoxychlor
http://extoxnet.orst.edu/pips/methoxyc.htm
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/378518/methoxychlor
http://books.google.com/books?id=QOwZtGTG6LYC&pg=PA54&lpg=PA54&dq=when+was+methoxychlor+discovered&source=bl&ots=a3KOZIKH54&sig=18Xf1gTSlWEl0krrFntwFg3_63U&hl=en&sa=X&ei=L7PNUrWOJojIkAfT1oFw&ved=0CEcQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=when%20was%20methoxychlor%20discovered&f=false
http://www.chemicalbook.com/ProductChemicalPropertiesCB2393731_EN.htm